Those arriving from the Ukraine and relocating to Lambton, who have Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) designation, and are in need of emergency financial assistance, can contact Ontario Works at 519-344-2062 for support including links to other community resources.
Ontario Works can help you with financial assistance for food, shelter and other basic needs along with certain health benefits. Ontario Works staff help connect people to supports and resources to prepare for and find employment.
You can use MyBenefits to find your payment status and details, view your letters, and report income and address changes online.
Employment assistance
We can help you create a plan to prepare for, find, and keep employment. We provide employment resources such as:
- job search support
- programs that focus on your career path and skills building
- financial assistance for training and employment expenses
- assistance with resumes, cover letters, interview skills, job search techniques and more through the Lambton Works Centre (LWC)
Additional resources
These links will provide information on Ontario Works policy directives, rights and responsibilities and other employment and community supports available to you.
- Social Assistance Policies
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Frequently Asked Questions about Ontario Works
- Jobs and Employment
- Other Helpful Resources
Work in Sarnia Lambton
Work In Sarnia Lambton (WISL) is an all-in-one interactive toolkit for job seekers. The job board is a searchable list of job postings found exclusively within the Sarnia Lambton region. WISL pulls jobs from 23 job postings website so all local jobs are in one place.